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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Proposes Reclassification of Marijuana

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on May 16, 2024, issued a proposed rule to move marijuana from its current classification as a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, thereby loosening federal DEA restrictions....more

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Is There a Shortcut to Cannabis Rescheduling?

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In the next 2 months or so, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is likely to announce that it will reschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) from a Schedule I highly dangerous and addictive drug with no...more

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Kentucky’s Proposed Medical Marijuana Regulations

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On January 8, 2024, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Cabinet) published its long-anticipated first proposed set of medical marijuana regulations. These proposed regulations set forth the operating...more

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Let’s Get This Show on the Road: MSDH Releases First Drafts of Medical Cannabis Regulations

On April 8, the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) used a Friday news dump to release good news on the Mississippi medical cannabis front. We now have a clearer and fuller picture of how the state will regulate testing...more

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Cannabis Industry Updates

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Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (“MORE” Act)- In September, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the MORE Act. This would legalize marijuana at the federal level, which is...more

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DEA Interim Final Rule on Hemp Draws Fire; Public Comment Period Ends 10/20/20

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The DEA published an interim final rule (IFR) late last week conforming its own regulations to meet Congress’ 2018 de-criminalization of hemp. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm Bill”) removed hemp from...more

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DEA issues interim final rule implementing 2018 Farm Bill

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In the prepublication version of today’s Federal Register, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued an interim final rule (IFR) implementing conforming changes to DEA’s regulations as a result of the Agricultural...more

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To Facilitate Cannabis Research, DEA Proposes New Role as Marijuana Distributor

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On March 23, 2020, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would establish processes by which individuals and entities could apply to DEA to lawfully grow marijuana. The...more

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EPA Approves Use of 10 Pesticide Products on Hemp

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December 19th, 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its approval of 10 new pesticides for use on hemp products. EPA’s approval of nine biopesticides and one conventional pesticide provides greater...more

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The Week in Weed: December 2019 #3

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The big news on Capitol Hill this week was the Senate’s lack of action on the banking bill.  Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), the chairman of the Senate banking committee, opposes legalization and seemed disinclined to move on...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l July 2019 #3

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - AGs Submit Comment to FDA on Cannabis - A group of 38 state attorneys general have submitted a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the agency’s...more

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FDA Announces Public Hearing on Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds

On May 31, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a public hearing on cannabis products. The hearing seeks to obtain scientific data on cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, along with additional...more

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Coming to Your Town Soon: Cannabis (Maybe) - State’s Proposed Permanent Marijuana Regulations Limit Local Authority

The State of California has unveiled new proposed permanent regulations for the licensing of commercial cannabis businesses. One of the most controversial provisions affecting local agencies is California Code of Regulations...more

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CEQA Review of Cannabis Regulations - Comment Period Opens on Draft Program Environmental Impact Report of MCRSA and AUMA

The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently released its CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Draft Program Environmental Impact Report. The intent of the PEIR is to conduct environmental review of the regulations...more

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